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Enrollment: 480
Capacity: 520

Our Mission:

"We are an innovative community of learners committed to building character and knowledge while encouraging individuality through the arts...Tomorrow begins with us!

Our Vision...We see:

Students

          Who solve problems and think critically while engaged in arts infused instruction in order to meet relevant, meaningful and rigorous standards

Staff

          Who continue to educate themselves in the arts through innovative and effective instructional strategies

          Who strives to create a school environment that is safe, collaborative and that welcomes diversity

          Who partner with families to ensure student progress

          Who connects the greater arts community with the local community by seeking grants, mentors and arts opportunities

Community

          That cares deeply about and supports academic excellence in arts based education

          That reinforces our core values ot respect, integrity, compassion, honesty and responsibility

          That takes an active role to make Donnell an exemplary public, art-based magnet, K-8 school

          Who connects the greatd arts community with the local community by seeking grants, mentors and arts opportunities

Values:

          "Values describe how we intend to operate on a day-to-day basis as we pursue our vision."

          We will teach for understanding, frequently assessing students and providing a variety of opportunities for them to demonstrate mastery.

           We will work collaboratively with parents and community members in developing instructional strategies, designing methods of assessment and advancing the vision of the school.

          We will model the life-long learning and commitment to high quality work that we hope to develop in our students.

          We will promote a positive school climate by demonstrating commitment to staff development, our school vision and student prgress, growth and achievement.